Ralph Bell (MP)

Ralph Bell (died 3 November 1733) of Thirsk, North Yorkshire was an English country gentleman and politician who was a member of the House of Commons from 1710 to 1717. Bell was the son of Robert Bell of Sowerby, North Yorkshire, and his wife Elizabeth. He was a merchant in Thirsk and married Rachel Windlow, daughter of Richard Windlow of Yarm, Yorkshire on 3 March 1697. He succeeded his father in 1711. In 1723, Bell purchased a fine house at Thisk (Thirsk Hall). He died without issue on 3 November 1733. His main heir was a nephew Ralph Consett, who assumed the name of Bell.

Ralph Bell (MP)

Ralph Bell (died 3 November 1733) of Thirsk, North Yorkshire was an English country gentleman and politician who was a member of the House of Commons from 1710 to 1717. Bell was the son of Robert Bell of Sowerby, North Yorkshire, and his wife Elizabeth. He was a merchant in Thirsk and married Rachel Windlow, daughter of Richard Windlow of Yarm, Yorkshire on 3 March 1697. He succeeded his father in 1711. In 1723, Bell purchased a fine house at Thisk (Thirsk Hall). He died without issue on 3 November 1733. His main heir was a nephew Ralph Consett, who assumed the name of Bell.